Blake, William (1757–1827)
Blake, William is a British artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,127. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Blake, William is recorded as sold in 2025 for $700,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Blake, William on OpeningBid →What is a Blake, William work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blake, William work is $1,127.
The median Blake, William print sells for $1,580 across 76 lots.
The median Blake, William work on paper sells for $11,133 across 8 lots.
The median Blake, William sculpture sells for $512 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Blake, William prints typically sell for $1,300–$3,360 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 95 | $1,580†‡ | $28,791 | 80% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $11,133‡ | $35,575 | 61.5% | 2016-10-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $512† | $962 | 66.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $28,791‡ | $700,000‡ | — | 2025-02-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,300–$3,360†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $28,791 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $99–$3,800†‡ | $474†‡ | $6,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $7,123–$14,597‡ | $14,000‡ | $35,575 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $35,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $28,791 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $17,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,194‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $962 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $63† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Blake, William worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Blake, William work is $1,127. The median Blake, William print sells for $1,580 across 76 lots. The median Blake, William work on paper sells for $11,133 across 8 lots. The median Blake, William sculpture sells for $512 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Blake, William prints typically sell for $1,300–$3,360 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Blake, William print?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blake, William print is $1,580. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Blake, William's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blake, William print is $28,791.
What is the average price of a Blake, William work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Blake, William work on paper is $11,133. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Blake, William's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Blake, William work on paper is $35,575.
What is the average price of a small Blake, William print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Blake, William print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Blake, William's auction record?
Blake, William's auction record is $38,100, set in 2024.
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